Back Door Lounge

The Back Door Lounge is located just beyond the Main Dining Room. Enter the “Back Door” from the northeast side of the Veranda and don’t miss the amazing view outside the door! Perched on a bluff high above the scenic Illinois River Valley is this laid-back destination we call the 19th canyon (like the 19th hole on a golf course)!

We’re open daily and our menu has a wide variety of choices for appetizers, lunch and dinner. We also offer a late night menu on the weekends. Indulge in your favorite drink while you try our guest-favorite appetizer, our Gorgonzola Nachos. Our Starved Rock Signature Ale is our most requested craft beer, made just for us by Leinenkugel. If you’re a wine lover, try a Starved Rock Wine (Chardonnay, White Zin, Merlot & Cab). Celebrating a special occasion? Try Starved Rock Bubbly for your toast!

The Veranda is located right outside the Back Door Lounge and overlooks the Illinois River Valley! Dogs are more than welcome on the Veranda, be sure to ask for our Doggie Delights menu. Outdoor dining on the Veranda will begin Memorial Day Weekend and last through the end of October (weather permitting).

Music takes place on Friday nights from 8-11pm in the Back Door Lounge once the weather has gotten too chilly to be outside on the Veranda. Be sure to try a Starved Rock Signature Ale or take advantage of our seasonal drinks! No cover charge!

December 2: Double Dave Trio (Rock, Blues, Jazz)

December 9: Jeff Manfredini (Folk, Rock, Acoustic)

December 16: Champaign Freight (Country, Rock, Pop)

December 23: Sean Walsh

December 30: Andrew Blomquist

Signature Ale

Starved Rock Signature Ale is our own special beer for Starved Rock Lodge. Produced by Leinenkugel Breweries, the hand-crafted beer is a cross between an English-style amber ale and a pale ale. It’s fresh and it’s on tap.